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'Indian Bowling Is Looking Weak': Cheteshwar Pujara Raises Concern Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Veteran cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara reflected on India's bowling weakness at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series and said that they have to take 20 wickets, reported Star Sports. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after India secured a draw in the third Test in Brisbane. The Boxing Day Test will kick off on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah is the only India pacer who has shined in the ongoing BGT series. Bumrah is currently the highest wicket-taker in the series with 21 wickets at an average of 10.90. He has two fifers and one four-wicket haul in this series after the conclusion of the first three matches.

Inter Milan Beat Como To Keep In Touch With Leaders Atalanta

Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta. Defender Carlos Augusto headed in from a corner early in the second half before Marcus Thuram wrapped up a fourth successive league win with a thumping finish in stoppage time. Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a crucial save on the hour to deny Nico Paz an equaliser as Simone Inzaghi's side showed signs of weariness at the San Siro in what was their third outing in a week.

Vinod Kambli's Friend Shares Health Update, Makes Big Medical Bills Revelation

The danger seems to have been averted but former India cricketer Vinod Kambli isn't fully ready to be discharged from the hospital. The cricketer had to be admitted to a hospital in Thane after his health deteriorated. The former India star is said to be doing 'fine' now. His friend Marcus Couto has shared important updates from the hospital. While Kambli is better at present, Couto has asked the hospital to keep the former cricketer in the hospital for about a month, especially as someone else has promised to take care of his medical bills.

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal

As chess continues to earn India fame all across the world, certain athletes aren't happy with the lack of recognition they get from the state governments. One such athlete is Tania Sachdev who decided to voice her frustration over repeated cold shoulder from the Delhi government. Tania, in a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that she hasn't received any recognition from the Delhi government despite playing chess for India since 2008. She also reminded the political leaders of her achievements in the 2022 Chess Olympiad. She also won a Chess Olympics gold medal in 2024.

For R Ashwin's Replacement In Australia, BCCI Wanted This Spinner But Could Not Get Him. Here's Why

Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian was on Monday added to India's squad for the remaining two Tests in Australia as a replacement for the recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin. "The Men's Selection Committee has named all-rounder Tanush Kotian as an addition to India's squad for the fourth and fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy," the BCCI said in a statement. The 26-year-old Kotian, who was part of India A's tour of Australia, has also been added as a cover for Washington Sundar.

R Ashwin Hits Bullseye, Explains Difference Between MS Dhoni And Other Captains

Ravichandran Ashwin simply put the characteristic in the light, which sets the iconic MS Dhoni apart as a captain from the rest. Dhoni, considered among the top captains that grace the field, hung down his boots after lifting every trophy he laid his eyes on. In 2007, Dhoni turned a young Indian side into T20 World Cup champions in the tournament's inaugural edition. Four years later, he became the first captain to inspire India to an ODI World Cup title since the Kapild Dev-led 1983 World Cup-winning team.

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The name of Manu Bhaker, the first Indian since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, is missing from the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. The Khel Ratna is the highest award conferred on sportspersons by the Government of India. This unexpected snub comes despite Bhaker scripting history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal by clinching bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. She followed this up with another bronze in the mixed 10m air pistol team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.

Bengal Team Scripts History With 'World Record Chase' In 50-Over Cricket

Bengal's women's cricket team made history on Monday by completing the highest successful run chase in women's One-Day Cricket. They achieved this during the Senior Women's Trophy 2024 match against Haryana at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. It is a record in List-A women's cricket. Bengal players chased 390 and surpassed the previous record held by Northern Districts, who had chased down 309 runs against Canterbury in a 2019 New Zealand domestic match. On the international stage, Sri Lanka previously held the record with their chase of 305 runs against South Africa earlier this year. The highest domestic one-day score before Bengal's triumph was 356/4, set by Railways against Chandigarh in 2021.

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'Indian Bowling Is Looking Weak': Cheteshwar Pujara Raises Concern Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

Inter Milan Beat Como To Keep In Touch With Leaders Atalanta

Vinod Kambli's Friend Shares Health Update, Makes Big Medical Bills Revelation

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal

For R Ashwin's Replacement In Australia, BCCI Wanted This Spinner But Could Not Get Him. Here's Why

R Ashwin Hits Bullseye, Explains Difference Between MS Dhoni And Other Captains

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

Bengal Team Scripts History With 'World Record Chase' In 50-Over Cricket